Council supports residents who wish to recycle food waste for their own use by providing a rebate on the purchase of a compost bin, worm farm or other home compost system, whether purchased from Council or from a retail outlet. A rebate is also available for the purchase of a kitchen caddy and a roll of compostable bags from a retail outlet.
Rebates
- Compost bin/system or worm farm - up to 50 per cent of the cost (maximum $50)
- Kitchen caddy and roll of compostable bags - up to $20. NOTE: A free kitchen caddy and compostable bags are available from Council's Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.
Eligibility criteria
- rebates are available to West Torrens' residents only
- proof of residency is required
- one rebate per household only
- For a compost bin/system or worm farm that has been purchased privately, a copy of the retailer's receipt must be provided with the application
- Applications must be made no later than 6 months from purchase date
- Rebates are provided by cheque or Bank Transfer only
- Rebates do not include transport, postage or delivery costs
- Rebates are available until budget allocation has been exhausted
How to apply
If you wish to purchase a compost bin/system or worm farm through Council, complete a Worm farm and compost bin order form. The rebate will be deducted from the order.
If you have purchased a compost bin/system, worm farm or kitchen caddy from a retail outlet, complete a Worm farm, compost bin and kitchen caddy rebate form.